When the Blood Glucose Level Starts to Decrease Toward Lower

Question

When the blood glucose level starts to decrease toward lower than normal:
A)liver cells increase the rate at which they convert glycogen, amino acids, and fats to glucose.
B)there is an increase in glycogenolysis.
C)there is an increase in gluconeogenesis.
D)all of the above occur.

Accepted Answer

When blood glucose levels start to decrease toward lower than normal, the liver cells increase the rate at which they convert glycogen, amino acids, and fats to glucose (glycogenolysis). Additionally, there is an increase in gluconeogenesis, which is the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. Therefore, all of the above occur.